A two-stage robust optimization approach for the berth allocation problem under uncertainty

Changchun Liu (), Xi Xiang and Li Zheng
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Changchun Liu: National University of Singapore
Xi Xiang: Tsinghua University
Li Zheng: Tsinghua University

Flexible Services and Manufacturing Journal, 2020, vol. 32, issue 2, No 7, 425-452

Abstract: Abstract This paper examines the berth allocation problem under uncertainty. We use uncertainty sets to describe the possible scenarios without depending on probabilistic information. Then we adopt a two-stage robust optimization approach where baseline schedule is made before and the recovery operation is made after the disruptions are known. Three two-stage robust models are constructed to generate less conservative solutions. Experimental results demonstrate that the schedule’s robustness can be improved with only a slight increase in the baseline cost. Finally, some management insights are presented based on the numerical results.

Keywords: Container terminals; Berth allocation problem; Uncertainty; Robust optimization (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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DOI: 10.1007/s10696-019-09343-w

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